NATIONAL AGRI-FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

( (Department of Biotechnology Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India)

C-127, Industrial Area, Phage 8, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab

Phone:0172-4604888 Fax: 0172-4011916

Open Tender Notice No: NABI/2 (28)/10-11/N-Pur

Executive Director, NABI invites tenders from reputed Indian/foreign manufacturers and authorized dealers for the supply of the following item(s) under two bid systems:

Sno / Tender No / Item Description / Qty / EMD (in Rs.)
1 / NABI/2(28)/10-11/N-Pur / General Purpose Fume Hood / 5 Nos / Rs.60,000/-
Radio Isotope Fume Hood / 1 No

Note: SUPPLIERS WHO HAVE DOWNLOADED THE TENDER DOCUMENTS FROM THE WEBSITE, ARE REQUIRED TO ATTACH DEMAND DRAFT/PAY ORDER FOR Rs.500/- (FIVE HUNDRED ONLY) FAVOURING NATIONAL AGRI-FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE, MOHALI, BEING THE COST OF TENDER DOCUMENTS, FAILING WHICH THE TENDER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Details of Demand Draft/Pay Order

1.  Demand Draft/Pay Order for Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred Only) drawn on ______is enclosed with technical bid towards the cost of tender documents

2.  Demand Draft/Pay Order for Rs.______(Rupees______

______drawn on ______

______is enclosed with technical bid of the tender documents towards Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

The detailed Tender Documents with complete terms & conditions with technical specifications are available on our website http://www.nabi.res.in.

Date of Pre- Bid Conference: On 30th October 2010 at 3.00 PM. (IST) at Board Room, NABI, Mohali.

Change in the technical specifications and terms & conditions if any, for the above item after pre-bid, will be posted on the NABI website. All venders are requested to quote accordingly.

Last date of receipt of complete tenders is 24th December 2010 at 3.00 P.M (IST)

The date of opening of technical bids is 24th December2010 at 4.00P.M onwards.

Stores & Purchase Officer

NATIONAL AGRI-FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

(Department of Biotechnology Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India)

C-127, Industrial Area, Phage 8, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab

Phone: 0172-4604888 Fax: 0172-4011916

Open Tender Notice No. NABI/2 (28)/10-11/N-Pur

Executive Director, NABI invites tenders (Two Bid System) in closed/sealed covers with wax/cello tape/ company seal from the reputed Indian/foreign manufacturers or sole authorized dealers/distributors for the supply of the following item(s):

Sno / Tender No / Item Description / Qty / EMD (in Rs.)
1 / NABI/2(28)/10-11/N-Pur / General Purpose Fume Hood / 5 Nos / Rs.60,000/-
Radio Isotope Fume Hood / 1 No

Interested parties may purchase the tender document directly from the office of NABI by paying Rs.500/- or download the tender documents directly from the website and attach a DD of Rs.500 (Five Hundred only) in favour of National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute as cost of tender documents. Both the bids i.e. the Technical & s must be submitted on or before 24th December 2010 at 3.00 PM along with EMD.

The technical bid will be opened on 24th December 2010 at 4.00 PM onwards in the presence of the bidders, who wish to be present. The financial bid of only those tenderers who are assessed as technically qualified by the committee will be opened with prior intimation to the tenderer.

Date of Pre- Bid Conference: On 30th October 2010 at 3.00 PM. (IST) at Board Room, NABI, Mohali.

Change in the technical specifications and terms & conditions if any, for the above item after pre-bid, will be posted on the NABI website. All venders are requested to quote accordingly.

The Executive Director, NABI reserves the right to accept/reject any offer in part or full without assigning any reason.

*TB – Two Bid Tender System

STORES & PURCHASE OFFICER

Modified Technical specification of ducted fume hood after Pre-Bid Meeting

1) Total quantity: Six Nos.

General purpose fume hood: quantity = five

Internal Dimension= 4’ (width) x 3’ (depth) x 8’ (height) for four fume hood

= 5’ (width) x 3’ (depth) x 8’ (height) for one fume hood

General purpose hoods to prevent exposure to toxic, irritating, or noxious chemical vapors and gases, dust

Radioisotope fume hood: quantity = one

Internal Dimension= 4’ (width) x 3’ (depth) x 8’ (height) for one fume hood

-Radioisotope hood system including ducting and blower preferably made from welded stainless steel (SS304) to ensure against absorption of radioactive materials;

-filter assembly before blower as much as close to fume hood

2) Microprocessor controller: to display the real-time airflow on the LCD screen in linear feet per minute

3) Fume hood type: C-frame

4) Hood design: variable air volume (VAV) or Auto by pass (ABP); both should be quoted separately

5) Sash: Sash lifts vertically; toughened float glass sash (4 mm thick); smooth and light sash operation

6) Required air flow: The amount of airflow required to achieve a laminar flow velocity of at least 100 feet per minute without turbulence

7) Clear height from bottom: 100 mm

8) Height of worktop from ground level: 900 mm

9) Design and validation standard: it should conform to EN14175 and ASHRAE 110 design

standards and validation protocol

10) Design structure: Aerodynamic, possibly wheel mounted

11) Level adjusting screw: to adjust fume hood level

12) Construction (exterior): Powder coated (70-80 microns), durable, attractive gray 1.5 mm and 1.2 mm gauge heavy duty CRCA sheets (as per IS: 513) with rigid structure

13) Construction (interior): Chemical and heat resistant, fire retardant, smooth finish, easily cleanable panels made out of durable special material integral work walls (6 mm thick) (PRL material with ASTM flame spread index <25) except radioisotope fume hood which is made up of SS304

14) Baffle arrangement: Interstitial 7-point suction system (for light, normal & heavy fumes) with baffle to ensure smooth and immediate exhaust of fumes

15) Airfoil: Aerodynamic, SS316L (1.2 mm) teflon coated airfoil mounted on the worktop; openable

16) Worktop: Chemical resistant splash and spillage proof joint less ceramic worktop

17) Sink, water tap with drainage arrangement: Worktop should have an oval shaped 100 mm X 200 mm sink-one nos. for drainage with water tap

18) Wet and Dry service fitting: Remotely operated color coded (as per DIN 12920 norms) total 4 nos service valves with polyethylene plumbing and brass fittings for gas connections;

- water

- Nitrogen

- vacuum

- compressed air

Located in separate media columns on front of fume hood. (chilled water supply, nitrogen, vacuum, compressed air i.e. 4LHS)

19) Lighting: Fluorescent light (40 watt, 2 nos) with vapor-proof fitting for proper illumination; intensity ~400 lux at worktop level

20) Noise level: <70db at 1 meter from fume hood

21) Flow control valve: to regulate air flow

22) Chemical storage base cabinet: -internal special chemical resistant material lining to the cabinet walls (PRL material with ASTM flame spread index <25)

-vertical partition of base cabinet with ventilation arrangement and auto exhaust

23) Cable entering port: -for easy access of cables from fume hood to electrical sockets

24) Warranty: Five year comprehensive warranty

25) Validation: validation of the instrument is to be done every six months

26) Certificate: satisfactory certificate from, preferably, five users in Government Institutes/Universities

v  Bidder should give compliance statement point wise showing/highlighting items part number/serial number as quoted in their quotation for comprehensive technical comparison. Proof of compliance should be mentioned point wise in the catalogue.

v  Failing in compliance and proof of compliance will cause cancellation of the bid without any further notice/information.

v  Multiple Models with higher specifications should be quoted as separate models in the bids.

Open/Global Tender Notice No.-NABI/2(28)/10-11/N-Pur

TENDER DOCUMENT FOR OPEN/ GLOBAL TENDER

(TERMS & CONDITIONS INCLUDING INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT)

1.  GENERAL: Quotations in closed cover are invited on behalf of the Executive Director, National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Mohali from the reputed Indian and foreign manufacturer. The offer/ quotation must be strictly as per required specifications and the tender terms & conditions.

2.  PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF OFFERS:

a.  Quotation should be submitted directly by the original manufacturer/supplier or its sole authorized distributor/dealer. In case of bid by authorized dealer/distributor, the manufacturer authorization should be attached with the technical bid as per Annexure-‘G’.

b.  In case a bidder is not doing business within India, it shall furnish the certificate to the effect that the bidder is or will be represented by an agent in India equipped and able to carry out the supply, maintenance, repair obligations etc. during the warranty and post-warranty period or ensure a mechanism at place for carrying out the supply, maintenance, repair obligations etc. during the warranty and post-warranty period.

c.  The bidder shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of its bid irrespective of the conduct or outcome of the bidding process.

d.  The bidder should not indulge in any corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive practices during the entire process of procurement and execution of contract/order.

e.  Before the deadline for submission of the bid, NABI reserves the right to modify the bidding document and to extend or not to extend the date of submission. Such amendment/modification will be notified to bidders receiving the bidding document in writing or by cable/fax/ email and will also be hosted on NABI website.

f.  Conditional tenders will be summarily rejected.

g.  A bidder may withdraw, substitute, or modify its bid after it has been submitted by sending a written notice signed by the authorized signatory before the date of submission of the bid. Any re-submission or modification in the bid should be submitted before the date & time of submission of bid as originally conveyed in the invitation of bid.

h.  No bid may be withdrawn, substituted or modified in the interval between the deadline for submission of bids and the expiration of the period of bid validity specified by the Bidder on the Bid Form or any extension thereof.

i.  First envelope marked “WITHDRAWAL” shall not be opened, but returned to the Bidder subject to submission of valid authorization to request the withdrawal. In case of substituted and modified bid, only the substituted bids and modified bids will be opened subject to production of authorization from the bidders.

j.  The quotation should be addressed to the Executive Director, NATIONAL AGRI-FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE, Mohali and sent to the Stores & Purchase Officer.

k.  Each offer/quotation should be kept in separate envelope against each item of the tender notice.

l.  For items covered under Two-Bid -Tender System, quotation/offer should be submitted in two separate envelopes containing Techno-Commercial bid and Price bid and these put in one envelope.

m.  The outer cover containing the offer/quote should be super-scribed with our Tender No. (Not global/open Tender Notice No), Due date and Date of opening of tender.

n.  The offers must contain the following documents :-

(A)  Techno-commercial offers must contain:

i.  Manufacturer authorization (as per clause 2(a)) as per Annexure –‘G’.

ii.  Certificate by bidder not doing business in India as per clause 2(b).

iii.  Technical literature/ leaflets and complete specifications of quoted model(s) along with commercial terms and conditions.

iv.  Compliance statement/questionnaire of tender terms and conditions as per Annexure-‘A’

v.  Compliance statement of specifications as per Annexure- ‘B’

vi.  Bid Security/EMD (as per clause -4) as per Annexure- ‘C’

vii.  In case of exemption from submission of Bid security, proof of registration with DGS&D/NSIC as per clause (4(a)).

viii.  Integrity Pact- Only in case of bids of more than Rs. 3.00 Crore (as per Annexure- ‘D’)

ix.  Copies of previous supply orders (as per clause 10(c) and clause 25) as per Annexure –‘H’.

x.  Details of supplies of similar equipments as per clause 10(d).

(B)  Price Bid offers must contain: (Only in case of two bid system)

i. Bid price as per clause 5 in format enclosed as Annexure- ‘E’ or Annexure- ‘F’ as applicable.

ii. Certificate of price reasonability as per clause 10(b).

3.  DUE & OPENING DATES: The Offer/Quotations must reach at NABI as mentioned above on page No.1 in the presence of bidders, who wish to present themselves at the time of opening of tender. In case opening date happens to be a holiday, the tender will be opened on next working day at the same time & location. The price bids of two bid tender system shall be opened after technical evaluation of technical bids. The date of opening of price bids shall be informed to the bidders found suitable in technical evaluation. No request for extension in the date of submission & opening of tender will be entertained. However NABI, may at its discretion, extend the deadline for submission of bids under intimation to bidders.

4.  EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT (EMD):

a.  EMD in the form of Bank guarantee (As per format enclosed as ANNEXURE- ‘C’) or Term Deposit Receipt/FDR or Bank Draft of a scheduled bank pledged in the name of NATIONAL AGRI-FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE, MOHALI valid for 180 days from the date of opening of the tender for the required amount as mentioned in the tender notice separate for each item must be submitted along with the quotation (with the techno-commercial quotation in case of two-bid system and photocopy of the same enclosed with the price bid and for foreign manufacturers they should furnish the EMD in foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees, otherwise quotation may not be considered. The firm registered with DGS&D/NSIC as manufacturer for the supply of the same category of item for which the party is submitting quotation will be exempted from submission of EMD. Intended parties will have to give proof of registration along with their quotation. EMD of the unsuccessful bidders shall be refunded without any interest at the earliest after finalization of the purchase of concerned item. The party must therefore, submit a pre-receipted Bill in triplicate along with the quotation (in case of EMD sent in form of Bank Draft) to enable us to refund their EMD.

b.  The bid security /EMD may be forfeited if a bidder withdraws or amends or impairs or derogates its bid during the period of bid validity.

5.  PRICES

Bid prices should be filled in the appropriate format enclosed as Annexure ‘E’ and ‘F’.

A.  For goods manufactured with India:

(i)  The price of goods quoted Ex-Works including taxes already paid.

(ii)  VAT and other taxes like excise duty etc. which will be payable on the goods if the contract is awarded.